POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Central Florida are facing a major headache tonight as a significant portion of westbound Interstate 4 has been completely shut down in Polk County. A depression in the pavement—essentially a dip or hole in the road surface—has forced state troopers and highway crews to block off all westbound lanes between Exit 55, near Haines City, and Exit 58.
The closure comes at a particularly difficult time for commuters and travelers moving through the heart of the state.
As of now, anyone heading west toward Tampa is being forced off the interstate at Exit 58. From there, drivers must navigate local detours…